How to Spend a Quiet Sunday Night
For most people, the end of the weekend is not a welcome moment. It marks the return of the work week and all the tasks within it. In other words, Sunday nights can be rough, which is why “Sunday Horrors”…
Ways to Ease Irrational Anxiety over Trivial Matters
As the saying goes, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” But for many of us, this may be easier said than done. It’s not uncommon to be upset over the little things sometimes, especially after the past few years we’ve all…
25 Healthy Food Alternatives to Improve Your Daily Focus and Energy
Every time we eat, we make choices—whether we think about them or not. Putting a little more thought into the ingredients we choose can have a big impact on our physical, mental, and cognitive health. So try these simple food…
7 Habits That Can Cause Your Morning Anxiety
Rushed, stressful mornings are never the goal, but are often a reality for many people. However, if there’s one time of day to prioritize your inner zen, it’s the morning. There’s something called the cortisol awakening response. Our stress hormone—cortisol—actually…
Five Ways Help to Be Less Self-Critical
Many times, because of mistakes or shortcomings in our work and life, we will deeply blame ourselves and feel lost and guilty. So what can we do to avoid excessive self-critical? 1. Don’t criticize your self-criticism Most people who struggle…
How To Cope With Ulcerative Colitis at Work
Talk to your employer, ask for accommodations and manage your stress. Can you work with ulcerative colitis (UC)? When you have UC, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you can have some rough seas to navigate at work. You may be…